Ten Basic Tips for Safer Summer Towing

Drivers who instinctively keep their distance from vehicles that are towing trailers on the highway may have the right idea.

According to a number of studies, a surprising number of accidents involve consumers towing recreational trailers, and in many cases the crashes are attributed to a lack of driver knowledge about proper towing procedures and safety precautions. If trailers aren’t set up, loaded and maintained correctly they can develop problems on the road that can cause the driver to lose control.